Tomato "Big Beef" (Big Beef F1): characteristics and yield of the variety, especially cultivation and care

Description of the plant form

The hybrid is indeterminate. This means that its height will increase until someone or something stops its growth. Often, a plant that is formed into one stem easily grows up to two meters.

Experienced vegetable growers claim that big beef tomatoes are perfectly formed into two shoots, while they do not reduce the size of the fruit and the yield.

The leaf of this tomato is large, but it does not differ in special intensity of greenery, even if it is diligently fed with nitrogen fertilizers. Tomato shoots are powerful, strong, because rather weighty fruits must be kept on them.

The tomato has a simple inflorescence.

Tomato care

Timely and competent tomato care is the basis for a good and rich harvest. The rules for caring for the plant are traditional, they consist in high-quality watering, feeding and treating the bush with disinfectants from possible parasites and pests.

Fertilization and watering

Tomatoes of this variety need more intensive feeding than others. Without regular application of mineral dressings, you should not count on a high yield of fruits. It should also be noted that potash fertilizers should prevail twice over nitrogen fertilizers, since the latter activate the growth of greenery, but at the same time, negatively affect the growth of fruits.

Water the tomatoes regularly as the soil dries. Watering is mandatory during the period of flowering plants, the formation of fruits, after loosening and weeding. Experts recommend organizing drip irrigation in a greenhouse, through which the degree of soil moisture can be controlled. Water the bushes directly into the holes, at the rate of at least 700-900 ml of liquid per bush.

Bush formation and pinching

Variety "Big Beef" requires the formation of a bush, preferably 1 stalk. To obtain a high yield, it is necessary to leave 4-5 ovaries, and remove the rest. It is recommended to carry out pinching every 7-10 days - removal of lateral processes. Periodically, every 10 days, it is necessary to cut off the lower leaves, which “take away” the nutritive components from the fruits, thereby slowing down their growth. If you do not carry out the pinching procedure, then the fruits of the tomatoes will be small or deformed.

Important! If there is a need to obtain large, large fruits weighing over 300 g, then only 3 ovaries need to be left on the plant.

Loosening the soil and weeding

A mandatory procedure for growing tomatoes is loosening the soil, which allows:

• saturate the soil with oxygen and nutrients;
• create comfortable conditions for good heating of the soil;
• activate metabolic processes, thereby accelerating plant growth.

The first loosening is recommended immediately after planting the seedlings. It is carried out deeply, up to 10-12 cm. In the future, loosening is done systematically, if necessary, going deep into the ground by 4-5 cm. Together with loosening the soil, weeding is carried out. The presence of a large number of weeds negatively affects the growth and development of the bush, which leads to a deterioration in its yield.
Did you know? Red tomatoes contain more nutrients and vitamins than yellow tomatoes.

Fetus

The Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation claims that fruits weighing 210 g, but his native breeders, and American ones as well, claim that 350 g of fruit weight is the norm for this tomato. On the Internet, you can find reviews of vegetable growers, who often submit a photo of a tomato on a scale, the display of which shows 400 or more. Judging by their stories, the tomato hybrid manages to achieve such a weight not only on the first inflorescences, but also on the second and third.

The fruit is presented as flat-round. However, those who planted claim that one plant carries on its shoots both flat-round and completely round, even, classic-type tomatoes.

The shape of the fruit is both absolutely round and slightly ribbed. Unripe tomato is green, ripening occurs evenly over the entire surface, leaving no green spot at the stalk and the tomato acquires a bright, rich, red color.

Having cut a tomato across, we can easily count the nests - there are six of them, but in some fruits there may be more. The inside of a tomato is thick, rich, fleshy.

The size of the beef tomatoes is designed so that, having cut them into flat transverse parts, you can easily lay them on a steak and make a sandwich, and a big beef tomato, the description of which absolutely corresponds to this purpose, is the best fit for such a culinary creation.

Diseases and pests of tomatoes

One of the most significant advantages of the Dutch tomato variety is their high resistance to ailments: late blight, fusarium, cladosporium, nematode, tobacco mosaic, gray spot etc. However, if the rules of agricultural technology are not followed, even such resistant tomatoes can be affected by bacteria and various ailments. To prevent this from happening, it is recommended to carry out a number of preventive measures:

• regular loosening and digging of soil;
• preventive treatment of the bush from parasites;
• timely disposal of the soil from weeds;
• dusting the soil with wood ash to prevent the development of ailments;
• treatment of bushes with a solution of copper sulfate 21 days before harvest.

The condition of the plant can be negatively affected by:

• excessive watering;
• sharp temperature jumps;
• prolonged exposure to direct sunlight;
• excessive dryness of the air.

Tasting properties of the Big Beef tomato

Carrying out a tasting assessment of the hybrid, all experts came to a single assessment of "Excellent". It is very rare when a hybrid tastes as good as varietal tomatoes, but in this case it really is.

The tomato hybrid surprises with its rich, pleasant, tomato taste and aroma.

The tomato is served as a salad. However, to prepare a flawless salad, its skin is slightly dense, therefore, such a technological operation as scalding should not be ruled out.

Under the skin, dense pulp will be contained, which is perfectly cut, does not wrinkle and holds its shape in sauces for a long time.

Tomato varieties beef

A variety of beef tomatoes is represented by a large line of varieties of different ripening periods.

Big Beef F1

A delicious hybrid popular among summer residents. They manage to grow Big Beef specimens weighing over 1 kg. The mass of medium-sized fruits is 300 g. Tomatoes ripen early, it takes from 100 to 110 days to ripen. The harvest is stored for about 3 weeks.

Beef Brandy F1

Mid-season hybrid (115 days). Bushes form into 1 stem. During the season, 20 kg of fruits are harvested from each square meter, their description:

• crimson red;
• ribbed;
• fleshy;
• salad appointment;
• stored for 3 weeks;
• sweet and sour;
• weight 180-1000 g.

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Negro Beef

Bushes with a height of 1.8-2.5 m are grown in greenhouses. Form into 1 or 2 stems. The pulp of ripe chocolate-colored fruits. It has a high concentration of beta-carotene and sugars. The mass of tomatoes is 300 g.

Bull heart

Ripens in 110 days, bears fruit until autumn. Bushes require pinching, garters, grow up to 2 m. They are planted according to the scheme 50 x 40 cm. It is recommended to normalize the crop. The fruits are large, sweet, heart-shaped, red. Individual specimens weigh about 700 g.

Beef porter F1

Grown in greenhouses and vegetable gardens. The bushes are tall (1.8 m), from 7 to 8 brushes are formed on them. The purpose of the fruits is salad. They are round, red, weighing 300-400 g, the best specimens are 800 g. Up to 6 kg are removed from one tomato bush, and about 12 kg from a square meter.

Big Boy

Grown in a greenhouse. Bushes lead in 2 stems. Plant height 1.7 m. Fruits are heart-shaped, round, red. Most tomatoes weigh 300-500 g. Record lovers grow specimens weighing 1000 g.

Beef Pink Brandy F1

A hybrid of salad purposes, medium ripening periods with a long fruiting period. Pink Brandy tomatoes are enjoyed throughout the summer. The fruits are pink. Weight 300 g and more. The seed content is low. The taste is sweet.

Beef master

In the south, it is grown in open ground, in regions with a temperate climate - in greenhouses. Productivity Beef master - 10-16 kg / m². Hybrid characteristics:

• fruits ripen in 120-125 days;
• the mass of tomatoes is 600 g;
• color red;
• flat-round shape with ribbing;
• high quality taste;
• the appointment is salad.

Mona beef F1

The bush is indeterminate, tall (1.8 m). Grown in a greenhouse. Early ripening (90-95 days). The fruits are very large - about 700 g, ripen together. The pulp is sugary, sweet and sour, contains a lot of juice. The yield of the Mona beef hybrid is 16 kg / m², from one bush - from 4.5 to 6 kg.

Big Tasty F1

Mid-early, red-fruited hybrid. Grown in open and protected ground. Description of Big Tasty fruits:

• weight 200-250 g;
• color red;
• round shape;
• ribbing is present;
• the pulp is fleshy, tasty.

Big Sasher F1

Beef tomato early ripening. The hybrid is dark-fruited, carpal, disease-resistant. The bushes are formed into 2 stems, planted according to the scheme of 3 bushes per 1 m². It is recommended to use a trellis as a support. Characteristics of Big Sasher fruits:

• the shape is even, oval;
• weight 150-250 g;
• the pulp is dense;
• the skin is glossy, smooth.

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Pink beef

The seeds are sown in the second half of March. Seedlings at the age of 55 days are planted in greenhouses with 4 plants per 1 m². With this planting scheme, the yield of Pink beef is about 26 kg / m². The fruits ripen within 105-115 days. Their description: weight 175-400 g, rounded shape, ribbing, red color. Pros of beef tomato:

• yield;
• resistance to fungi and viruses;
• tasty pulp with a high content of useful microelements;
• easy care;
• drought resistance.

Productivity and marketability of "Big Beef"

The breeding register indicates a yield of 9.4 kg / m2. However, vegetable growers say that the yield of the hybrid is much higher.

The hybrid is responsive to fertilization. Each root or foliar feeding increases the yield of a tomato plant at times.

The output of tomato products is shown at 98%. This means that almost all fruits that have set become fit for consumption or sale. Such an indicator of marketability makes the hybrid desirable and loved.

Landing

The amount of tomato crop obtained is influenced by the agricultural technology of their cultivation. With proper care, Big Beef fruits will be very large.

Growing seedlings

This tomato variety should be sown in February or the first week of March. When sowing in boxes, picking of plants is required in the future.

The seeds are laid out, making a row spacing of about 2 cm. After that, they are covered with peat 1 cm thick. The boxes are placed in a warm place, covered with foil or glass. When the first shoots appear, the shelter can be removed.The most favorable for the growth of seedlings is a temperature of about +23 degrees during the day and +16 degrees at night.

It is recommended to water the soil with a sprayer. The room where the seedlings grow must be ventilated, while avoiding drafts.

After the first 5-6 leaves appear on the bushes, they must be dived. Two weeks before planting seedlings in the soil, you should start hardening the plants. At the very beginning, the plants are placed on the balcony for two hours. Gradually, the hardening time is increased, bringing it to a whole day.

Landing in the ground

Tomatoes are transplanted to a permanent place when the bushes reach a height of about 30 cm and 7-8 leaves appear. In this case, the roots are already well developed, which allows the plant to easily transfer the transplant.

The best precursors to tomatoes are carrots, onions, legumes, or cabbage. You should not plant tomatoes in the same place for several years in a row, since in this case they will be more susceptible to the negative influence of pests and various diseases.

The beds for planting tomatoes should be prepared in the fall. To do this, you need to dig up the soil and add humus to it. In the spring, before planting tomatoes, it will be enough to loosen the soil. It is recommended to leave a distance of about 0.7 m between the rows, and 0.4 m between the bushes. The seedling bush is transferred into the hole along with a lump of earth, covered with soil. Since the stems are already quite tall, they should be tied up immediately.

Testimonials

Lena, Ufa I planted this tomato out of curiosity. Very tasty. But last summer the weather was bad, I am sure that in good weather the harvest would have been much larger. Whether it is worth planting it or not is everyone's business, but I think it's worth it. He is not very whimsical, but he loves warmth, so plant in greenhouses, do not experiment and everything will be fine.

Anastasia, Klin I have experience of "communication" with this variety. The taste is very tasty and sweet, but some bushes are overripe and the fruits have become somewhat watery. It is necessary to strictly monitor their growth and not allow overripe and pluck on time. I recommend Bon-Bon to everyone!

Mikhail, Perm The crop was not very plentiful, but I did not try very hard. But beautiful and tasty, the whole family ate with great pleasure. I think a lot when caring for this variety depends on the ambient temperature and that it is not cold. You can knit a woolen hat for each fruit, but it's better to just plant them in a greenhouse. Mine grew under the open sky and without hats, and the result did not please me very much.

Irina M., Khimki Growing any kind of tomato is an art. You can't just plant seeds in the ground. I used to think that you need to plant seeds in the ground and they will grow by themselves. And I didn’t understand why my grandmother spent hours in the greenhouse. Now I myself plant tomatoes every year, and I have been growing Bon-bon tomatoes for the third season and I like everything. I planted three bushes last year, all three gave excellent results!

Growing features

If you are planting tomatoes in the northern or middle zones, then the Big Beef variety is perfect for you, but you should still think about a greenhouse.

Do not forget that this variety has unlimited growth (it can reach a height of 2 meters, sometimes more). Therefore, it must be tied to a support, to form one stem.

Do not plant too closely - do not plant more than three bushes per square meter. If you grow tomatoes outdoors, you can tie them to a peg.

To make the fruits large, you need to leave five ovaries, the rest should be removed. It is necessary to carry out pinching, that is, to remove additional side shoots so as not to additionally consume nutrients on them. Otherwise, the fruits are small and deformed, or absent altogether.If the manufacturer claims that the approximate weight of one fruit is more than 300 grams, then no more than 3 ovaries should be left.

Tomatoes of this variety require good feeding. Fertilizers should contain 2.5 times more potassium than nitrogen fertilizers should contain 2.5 times more potassium than nitrogen.

If the top dressing contains a large amount of nitrogen, this can negatively affect the growth of tomatoes, but it will increase the growth of the green mass of the bush.

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Harvesting takes place at the end of July, and it can continue right up to September.

Seedling formation

Planting time depends on the weather conditions of the area, the conditions of the intended growth - open or closed soil, heating conditions in the greenhouse. Tomato seedlings are prepared about two months before the planned planting in the soil.

The seeds are sown in a container with a prepared soil mixture. You can buy ready-made land or cook it yourself. It should be based on peat. Seeds are evenly distributed over the surface, then sprinkled with earth a little, the layer thickness is no more than 5 mm, watered with warm water. Then you need to cover the container with foil and leave in a warm place.

Seed germination occurs at 20-25 degrees. After about a week, the film must be removed, since seedlings appear. Care must be taken to ensure that the soil does not dry out.

When three strong leaves appear, about a couple of weeks after germination, you need to plant the seedlings in different containers. After that, you can water the plants with root stimulants. To keep the root system strong.

Seedlings should be illuminated for at least 12 hours; fluorescent lamps can be used.

Before planting, the seedlings must be hardened. To do this, reduce the temperature to 15 degrees in two weeks. This is achieved by gradually ventilating a couple of hours a day, gradually lengthening the ventilation intervals.

Seedlings are transferred to the soil when the first brushes of flowers or 10 leaves appear.

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